Sergeant First Class Alexander Stewart’s life is a compelling testament to resilience, leadership, and speaking up for those who can’t.

• Moved to serve after witnessing 9/11’s aftermath just a short drive from his New York home
• Completed deployments in Afghanistan (2013-2014), Iraq (2015), and Syria (2017), enduring hardships and the burden of invisible scars
• Discovered that true leadership is rooted in empathy as much as expertise
• Fought through PTSD and the stigma tied to seeking mental health care
• Authored "Unspoken Words," a poetry book bringing light to veterans’ silent struggles

Alexander’s core message: "It’s completely okay to not be okay." If you’re hurting, please reach out—whether to a friend, family, or fellow warrior. The strength you’ve shown in service is the same courage needed to ask for help. One life lost is one too many.

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